Cargill implements comprehensive decarbonisation across its global cocoa supply chain, installing solar power in Ghana, biomass boilers using cocoa shells in Côte d'Ivoire, electric barges in Netherlands, and renewable energy systems. The sustainability transformation spans West African origin countries to European processing facilities, targeting 30% emissions reduction by 2030 through circular waste management and clean energy adoption.

Mlinar Group's €100 million acquisition creates major Southeast European bakery consolidation, combining industrial production capacity with Panvita Group to form dominant regional commercial baking platform with enhanced procurement power and distribution reach.

Scottish Bakers has released its first Future of Bakery industry report in partnership with Dawn Foods, providing market data and consumer insights for industrial bakers. The report reveals Scotland's sweet bakery market is valued at £261 million with 4.6% year-on-year growth, while savoury bakery spend increased 3%. Based on NIQ consumer panel data from 30,000 UK households and bespoke research from 500 Scottish bakery shoppers, the report offers strategic intelligence for business planning.

Valeo Foods Group completes acquisition of Melegatti 1894 assets, adding two Italian production facilities specialising in panettone, pandoro and croissants to expand European sweet bakery manufacturing capacity and international distribution network.

German automation specialist Singer & Sohn GmbH announces partnerships with Rademaker BV for integrated meat-filled bakery product systems and Food Design Solutions for Belgium/Luxembourg sales coverage. Industrial bakers gain access to complete automation solutions for sausage rolls, frikandel pastries, and cevapcici-filled bread products through streamlined procurement processes.

C Private Investments has announced the formation of Artisan Bakery through the acquisitions of Snackwerks and Specialty Bakers.

The global bakery ingredients market is projected to experience robust growth, increasing from $18.41 billion in 2025 to $25.11 billion by 2029, according to a new industry analysis from The Business Research Company.

Geary's Bakery, the family-owned operation behind Jason's Sourdough brand, has opened its third production facility in Leicester, representing a £36 million investment in manufacturing capacity.